Ireland player ratings vs Australia | Nations Championship 2026
Ireland player ratings: Andy Farrell's side went into this contest against the Wallabies in their inaugural Nations Championship m…
Ian Cameron
04 Jul 2026, 5:09
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Wallabies player ratings vs Ireland | Nations Championship 2026
The Wallabies have fallen agonisingly short of a Nations Championship win against Ireland, losing 31-33 in Sydney.
Finn Morton
04 Jul 2026, 5:09
Ireland forced into late change moments before Wallabies kick-off
Ireland have been forced into a late change for their Nations Championship opener against Australia after Rob Baloucoune was ruled…
Josh Raisey
04 Jul 2026, 2:29
‘Rugby World Cup and beyond’: Wallabies great backs potential debutant
Wallabies great Tim Horan has explained the importance of Lachlan Shaw’s selection in the team to play world number three Irelan…
Finn Morton
03 Jul 2026, 21:52
Opinion
Wallabies must outwork Ireland with a team light on gainline threats
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has chosen a fast, mobile, and skilful side for their first Test match of the Inaugural Nations Champi…
John Ferguson
03 Jul 2026, 14:15
Dan Sheehan: 'I was sort of more just disappointed for Caelan at the time'
Dan Sheehan admitted getting the call to captain Ireland in their upcoming Nations Championship series “didn’t faze” him.
Ian Cameron
03 Jul 2026, 8:30
Wallabies captain embraces chance to build support before home World Cup
Harry Wilson believes the Wallabies have an exciting opportunity to build on the support behind them 15 months out from a home Rug…
Finn Morton
02 Jul 2026, 23:01
What Wallabies captain Harry Wilson makes of Ireland’s backrow trio
Wallabies captain Harry Wilson has highlighted the importance of winning collisions at attacking breakdowns before facing Ireland.
Finn Morton
02 Jul 2026, 21:47
The qualities that have primed Carter Gordon for another start on home soil
Carter Gordon will partner ACT Brumbies captain Ryan Lonergan in a new-look halves pairing when the Wallabies take on Ireland.
Finn Morton
02 Jul 2026, 19:48
Joe Schmidt explains new starting Wallabies halves call for Ireland
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has gone with a new starting halves combination for this weekend’s Nations Championship opener again…
Finn Morton
01 Jul 2026, 23:33
Why Joe Schmidt believes Lachlan Shaw is ready for Wallabies debut
Lachlan Shaw is in line to become Wallaby number 996 after being named on the bench ahead of this weekend’s clash with Ireland.
Finn Morton
01 Jul 2026, 22:51
Jock Campbell earns long-awaited Wallabies return in team to face Ireland
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has sprung a selection shock ahead of the team’s opening Test of the Nations Championship in Sydney.
Finn Morton
01 Jul 2026, 20:16
Analysis
Nations Championship: 'The data shows the north has finally caught up with the south'
A Six Nations statistical deep dive suggests the European nations are no longer trailing their Rugby Championship counterparts.
Nick Bishop
01 Jul 2026, 1:42
‘Little bit of swagger’: Tom Wright on uncapped 10’s Wallabies rise
The ACT Brumbies fullback saw noticeable growth in Declan Meredith’s game throughout a breakout campaign that led to higher hono…
Finn Morton
30 Jun 2026, 20:24
Analysis
Why the Wallabies-Ireland rematch won't look anything like last time
Unfortunately for the Wallabies, Ireland coach Andy Farrell is not a coach to be fooled by something twice; his side will be watch…
John Ferguson
30 Jun 2026, 17:12
Jeremy Williams delivers confident Wallabies message before Ireland Test
The Wallabies are eighth on the world rankings and haven’t beaten Ireland in more than 2,940 days, but the Aussies are full of b…
Finn Morton
30 Jun 2026, 16:52
